Interaction

When exploring resources to support our project on pet longevity, I found the YouTube video Dental Health in Dogs and Cats: What You Need to Know. This short, focused resource highlights why oral hygiene is essential for pets and addresses common misconceptions, such as the idea that “bad breath in pets is normal.” It’s a practical and evidence-based video that directly supports our goal of educating pet owners about preventive health care.

The video’s interaction primarily centers on reflection. Its visuals, which starkly juxtapose healthy teeth with advanced dental disease, naturally compel learners to pause and critically examine their own experiences with pets or challenge their preexisting assumptions. Though the video doesn’t explicitly solicit direct responses, it effectively creates opportunities for learner-driven engagement, including thoughtful note-taking, generating insightful questions, or sparking informal conversations.

To build upon this learning experience, I would develop a follow-up project where students craft a “Myth vs. Reality” infographic about pet dental health using design platforms like Canva or Piktochart. This activity strategically develops students’ abilities to synthesize critical information and communicate it visually for a broader audience. By requiring students to explain complex concepts in their own words, the project also encourages deeper comprehension and critical thinking. After completing their infographics, students would share their work by uploading them to our WordPress site, creating opportunities for peer review and constructive feedback using a straightforward evaluation rubric that assesses clarity, accuracy, and creative presentation. As the instructor, I would then provide targeted feedback that highlights the students’ strengths and gently addresses any remaining misconceptions to ensure comprehensive learning.

This approach offers both manageability and scalability. By leveraging peer review, the feedback process becomes distributed, which alleviates the instructor’s workload while ensuring learners receive meaningful, constructive comments. For larger groups, peer-to-peer feedback proves particularly effective in maintaining active engagement.

To promote inclusivity, I would provide a video transcript for students who require or prefer text-based content, and offer flexible submission formats for follow-up activities (such as allowing a written summary as an alternative to a visual infographic). By integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, we can ensure that all learners can interact with the material in ways that complement their individual learning strengths.

Overall, this video serves as an excellent introduction to the topic. It effectively ignites curiosity, supports evidence-based learning, and harmonizes beautifully with our constructivist and inquiry-driven design approach. It’s a resource that not only educates but also inspires students to develop a more nuanced perspective on preventive care in veterinary medicine.

Reference

The Pet Collective. (2022, October 28). 10 tips to keep your pet healthy [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/io3Ckr8R8T0

Peer review Blog Post #4

Hi, Joanne !

Your blog post offers an insightful and well-structured strategy for incorporating the Ted Talk into student learning. The diverse range of activities you’ve designed effectively combines immediate computer-generated feedback, collaborative peer interactions, and comprehensive instructor assessments. This multifaceted approach ensures that students not only practice comprehension but also engage in deeper, more nuanced reflection through discussion boards and writing assignments. Particularly impressive is the peer response component, which brilliantly fosters interactive learning and encourages critical engagement with varied perspectives.

The attention to accessibility in your design is commendable. By proactively addressing accommodations and providing responsive support through office hours and timely email communications, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting students’ diverse needs. Your approach clearly positions inclusivity as a fundamental aspect of educational design.

To further enhance the post, you might consider more explicitly linking the activities to specific learning outcomes. For instance, you could articulate how quizzes reinforce factual recall, while the writing assignment cultivates advanced skills in synthesis and critical analysis. The accessibility section could also benefit from expanded universal design recommendations, such as consistently providing captions and transcripts to support all learners’ educational experiences.

In essence, your post stands out as an engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically robust exploration of innovative teaching strategies.